Calling All Extreme Sports Junkies For The Ultimate X Games Quiz!

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The X Games is an annual extreme sports event that draws in some of the world's most talented and well-known competitors. While ESPN hosts, produces, and broadcasts the games, coverage is also available on ESPN's sister network, ABC. 
If you've been tuning in to watch the X Games year after year, then this quiz should be a breeze for you. Now, let's find out just how much you know about all of the extreme sports and contenders with some fun trivia questions!
Explore The World Of Extreme Sports With Our X Games Quiz
It's no secret that extreme sports aren't for the faint of heart, but you don't have to be a bonafide daredevil to enjoy the X Games. This fascinating field of "alternative" sports includes a wide range of events and participants that make it extra exciting for all ages to watch. 
So, are you an extreme sports junkie with all the facts or an X Games newbie looking to learn more? Either way, this quiz will challenge your knowledge and teach you all the tricks of the trade. Let's go!
Learn About Other Extreme Sports With Our Quizzes
Ever since the very first X Games, new sports have been added and removed to keep things fresh and interesting. With so many thrilling events to choose from, we've been hard at work creating quizzes to keep you in the loop. From BMX and skateboarding to skiing, surfing, and snowboarding, we've got trivia questions for every extreme sport known to humankind. Happy Quizzing!

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X Games Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a current BMX Freestyle event included in the X Games?

  • A
    Underground
  • B
    Vert
  • C
    Park
  • D
    Street

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered an extreme sport?

  • A
    Rock Climbing
  • B
    Cross-Country Skiing
  • C
    Snowskating
  • D
    Skydiving

Question 3

Who was the first Motocross rider to land a double backflip in competition?

  • A
    Ryan Sheckler
  • B
    Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins
  • C
    Travis Pastrana
  • D
    Ken Block

Question 4

According to the Journal of Sport Management, what two generations are the two demographics most highly valued by X Games marketers?

  • A
    Baby Boomers and Generation X
  • B
    Generation X and Generation Y
  • C
    Generation Y and Generation Z
  • D
    Baby Boomers and Generation Z

Question 5

What city saw the debut of Moto X, the 900 air in Skateboard Vert by Tony Hawk, and the double backflip in BMX Park by Dave Mirra?

  • A
    Los Angeles
  • B
    Philadelphia
  • C
    San Francisco
  • D
    Providence

Question 6

At the 1999 X Games, Tony Hawk made skateboarding history by becoming the first to land what trick?

  • A
    Ollie
  • B
    360 Hardflip
  • C
    Dragon Flip
  • D
    900 Spin

Question 7

In what year were the X Games founded?

  • A
    1998
  • B
    2002
  • C
    1994
  • D
    1986

Question 8

The X Games Asia have been held annually since ____.

  • A
    2000
  • B
    2002
  • C
    1998
  • D
    1996

Question 9

Who was the first snowboarder ever to land a switch backside triple cork 1440 in competition?

  • A
    Torstein Horgmo
  • B
    Mark McMorris
  • C
    Ståle Sandbech
  • D
    Travis Rice

Question 10

Who landed the very first snowmobile front flip for Winter X Best Trick gold?

  • A
    Heath Frisby
  • B
    Bob Bracey
  • C
    Daniel Bodin
  • D
    Jackson Strong

Question 11

The 2003 X Games Global Championships included five continents competing in two locations: The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and _____.

  • A
    Boston, Massachusetts
  • B
    Tahoe, California
  • C
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • D
    Whistler, British Columbia

Question 12

Which of the following locations has NOT hosted a summer X Games?

  • A
    Boston, Massachusetts
  • B
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • C
    San Diego, California
  • D
    Providence, Rhode Island

Question 13

Who was the first ever to successfully perform a nose-butter triple cork in Ski Big Air during the winter X Games?

  • A
    Jesper Tjäder
  • B
    Henrik Harlaut
  • C
    Tom Wallisch
  • D
    Tanner Hall

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a current Snowmobile event included in the X Games?

  • A
    Speed & Style
  • B
    Freestyle
  • C
    Adaptive
  • D
    Agility

Question 15

Who was the first female vert skater to land a double backflip on a vert ramp?

  • A
    Fabiola da Silva
  • B
    Beatrice Domond
  • C
    Lacey Baker
  • D
    Lizzie Armanto

Question 16

How many spectators were in attendance at the 1997 inaugural year of the Winter X Games?

  • A
    67,000
  • B
    45,000
  • C
    38,000
  • D
    25,000

Question 17

How often are the X Games held?

  • A
    Twice Per Year
  • B
    Once Every Four Years
  • C
    Once Per Year
  • D
    Once Every Two Years

Question 18

During the Slopestyle competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Gus Kenworthy landed the first ever switch triple rodeo _____.

  • A
    360
  • B
    1880
  • C
    1280
  • D
    1440

Question 19

Which of the following events was NOT included in the first X Games held in 1995?

  • A
    Motocross
  • B
    Sky Surfing
  • C
    Bungee Jumping
  • D
    Mountain Biking

Question 20

Which X Games event was the first to be televised live and also have coverage by ESPN's flagship news program, SportsCenter?

  • A
    Summer X Games X in 2004
  • B
    Winter X Games 5 in 2001
  • C
    Summer X Games IV in 1998
  • D
    Winter X Games VIII in 2002

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